Comparing Frigidaire FAD704DWD versus Frigidaire FAD504DWD Dehumidifier, What's the Difference?

Control the humidity in your home with the Frigidaire FAD704DWD or Frigidaire FAD504DWD Dehumidifier. These dehumidifiers not only help to protect your home from mold and mildew caused by excess moisture but also include a washable filter that helps to reduce airborne bacteria, dust and odors for cleaner healthier indoor air.

   

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Both the Frigidaire FAD704DWD and FAD504DWD are very effective dehumidifiers with different operating capacities.  The Frigidaire FAD704DWD is the larger capacity unit, capable of removing up to 70 pints of moisture per day (40 liters per 24 hours), while the Frigidaire FAD504DWD is capable of removing up to 50 pints per day (28 liters).

Both the Frigidaire FAD704DWD and FAD504DWD Dehumidifiers are eco-friendly and energy efficient.  They have an EEV rating of 1.85 (liters per kilowatts hour) and the Air Flow Volume CFM (cubic feet per minute) is the same at 165 (low) and 194 (high).

(If you’re unsure about sure what size/capacity dehumidifier you need, read my article “How to Determine What Size Dehumidifier You Need”.)

Due to the different sized capacity of each of these dehumidifiers, there is a difference in horsepower and wattage, with the FAD704DWD having a horsepower of 1.00 (cool) and 745 watts (cool) / 7.8 amps (cool), while the FAD504DWD has a horsepower of 0.71 (cool) and 530 watts (cool) / 4.8 amps (cool).

The Frigidaire FAD704DWD and FAD504DWD Dehumidifiers have the same physical dimensions, measuring around 24 ¾” x 16 1/8” x 11 5/16”, but vary in their overall weight with the FAD704DWD weighing around 46 lbs while the FAD504DWD weighs around just 37 lbs.  Both units come with caster wheels and top and side handles for easy maneuverability from room to room.

Top-mounted control panel
with digital humidity readout

Hose hook-up for
Continuous Draining

In all other respects, the Frigidaire FAD704DWD and FAD504DWD Dehumidifiers offer the same high-quality features, including a top-mounted electronic control panel, 24 hour on/off timer, digital humidity display, Effortless Humidity Control, 2 fan speeds, low temperature operation down to 41 degrees F, Full Tank Alert, Auto Shut-off, and Continuous Drain option.

Both the Frigidaire FAD704DWD and FAD504DWD Dehumidifiers have the same water tank/bucket capacity of 16.3 pints.  You never have to worry about the bucket over-filling thanks to the unit’s Full Tank Alert and Auto Shut-off features which will shut down the dehumidifier when the tank is near full.  Alternatively both dehumidifiers can be hooked up to a standard garden hose for continuous drain operation (gravity drained).

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Let’s take a look in detail at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Frigidaire FAD704DWD and Frigidaire FAD504DWD to help you decide on which is the best Dehumidifier for you:

Main differences between the Frigidaire FAD704DWD versus Frigidaire FAD504DWD Dehumidifiers:

	FRIGIDAIRE FAD704DWD DEHUMIDIFIER	FRIGIDAIRE FAD504DWD DEHUMIDIFIER
	Differences
PRICE	Retails online at around $40 MORE than the FAD504DWD	Retails online at around $40 LESS than the FAD704DWD
MODEL NO.	FAD704DWD	FAD504DWD
CAPACITY / PERFORMANCE	70 pints per day (40 liters per 24 hours)	50 pints per day (28 liters per 24 hours)
NOISE LEVEL	53.4 dB on high	53.3 dB on high
HP (HORSEPOWER)	1.00 cool	0.71 cool
WATTS	745 cool	530 cool
AMPS	7.8 (cool)	4.8 cool
WEIGHT OF UNIT	Approx.  46 lbs	Approx.  37 lbs

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In addition to the above features, the Frigidaire FAD704DWD and Frigidaire FAD504DWD Dehumidifiers BOTH offer:

	FRIGIDAIRE FAD704DWD DEHUMIDIFIER	FRIGIDAIRE FAD504DWD DEHUMIDIFIER
	Similarities
CONTROL PANEL	Convenient top-mounted electronic control panel, with easy-to-use touch-button controls
LCD DISPLAY	Digital readout shows room’s current humidity level
EFFORTLESS HUMIDITY CONTROL	Control exact % of humidity required
RELATIVE HUMIDITY RANGE MANUAL	35% - 85%
24 HOUR TIMER	On/off timer:  delay start/stop
CONTROL LOCK	Yes
FAN SPEEDS	2
AIR FILTER	Washable anti-bacterial mesh Effortless Clean Filter
FILTER CHECK	Yes
WATER TANK / BUCKET	·         16.3 pint capacity ·         Front-access pull-out bucket ·         Carry handle ·         Splash guard ·         Transparent water level indicator ·         Full tank alert ·         Auto shut-off when tank is near full
FULL TANK ALERT	Yes
AUTO SHUT-OFF	Yes – automatically shuts the unit down when the tank is full
CONTINUOUS DRAIN OPERATION	Yes, with hose hook-up (connects to standard garden hose) when located near a suitable drain
LOW TEMPERATURE OPERATION	Yes - down to 41 degrees F
CERTIFICATIONS	·         Energy Star ·         AHAM ·         UL/CUL
AIR CFM	194 (high) / 165 (low)
EEV	1.85  (Liters per kw-hour)
REFRIGERANT	R410a
MOTOR RPM	1050 (high ) / 940 (low)
POWER / VOLTAGE	Electric,  115V 60 Hz
POWER CORD LENGTH	6 ft
PORTABILITY	Caster wheels and top & side handles
DIMENSIONS	Approx.  24 ¾” x 16 1/8” x 11 5/16”
WARRANTY	1 year Full / 5 year sealed system

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NEW!  Updated models now available, the Frigidaire FFAD7033R1 70 Pint and Frigidaire FFAD5033R1 50 Pint Dehumidifiers:

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Or read my comparison review on the Frigidaire FFAD7033R1 versus FFAD5033R1 Energy Star Dehumidifiers here:

• Comparing Frigidaire FFAD7033R1 versus Frigidaire FFAD5033R1 Dehumidifier, What's the Difference?

N.B.  It’s always advisable to consult your doctor or health care professional if you have any concerns regarding your health.  Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe use of dehumidifiers and other electrical appliances.

*Prices/discounts/shipping indicated correct at time of writing/publishing and may be subject to change anytime.  E&OE.

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